Media Statement: LABOR-GREENS BACKROOM DEAL TO KILL OFF GAS
TED O’BRIEN MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY SHADOW MINISTER FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY AND RELIABILITY MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 12/02/2025 LABOR-GREENS BACKROOM DEAL TO KILL OFF GAS The Albanese Government is doing…
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Small Business Struggles: Time for Action
Today, I spoke out in Parliament about the struggles small businesses across the Sunshine Coast are facing. From construction to hospitality, Labor’s policies are hitting our local businesses hard. It's time for real action –…
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Labor’s Offshore Wind Cover-Up: No Scrutiny, No Debate!
Labor's attempt to dodge scrutiny on their offshore wind legislation. Why is the Albanese Government so determined to steamroll regional communities and avoid debate? https://youtu.be/Kfa4uFzb5Qk?si=_PWgt206pIU7xOKb
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Fighting for the Infrastructure the Sunshine Coast Needs
I’m pushing for crucial infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast, from securing $3.2 billion for Bruce Highway upgrades to advocating for the rail line to Maroochydore and a new convention centre. As our region grows, I’m…
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Labor’s lies
Today I reminded the Parliament that Labor need to be held to account on their promise to save Australians $275 on their energy bills - listen below. https://youtu.be/-Z6j5VjUrlk
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14,000 Homes Without Power in SEQ
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH GARY HARDGRAVE, 4BC 23 January 2024 Topics: Queensland blackouts, Paris Agreement, Energy prices Gary Hardgrave Ted O'Brien is…
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Ted’s Summer Road Trip
I will be out and about on my Summer Road Trip from 21 January. Times and locations below: Tuesday 21st January, 8:00am – 9:00am: Marcoola - next to the Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club Wednesday 22nd January,…
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Community Grants of up to $20,000 OPEN
The next round of the Stronger Communities Programme is now open and I invite all eligible community groups in Fairfax to apply by 14 February 2025. Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are available for…
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Get your FREE Australia Day sticker
I am proud to be an Australian. I also support the tradition of Australia Day and I stand by our flag. Australia day is a day of unity, to celebrate our democracy, our values of…
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AUSTRALIAN GAS SUPPLIES ON KNIFE EDGE: NEW GAS REPORT
A new Government report released today has confirmed that the Albanese Labor Government has been unable to secure affordable gas for Australians, with supplies now on a knife edge while the cost of living crisis…
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$12 Million for Maroochydore!
I am thrilled to announce $12 Million of federal funding for the First Avenue streetscaping project, which will be lead by Sunshine Coast Council. This will mean easier and safer access to the CBD, making…
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OpEd: Labor betting our economy on green energy pipedream
As printed in The Australian, 2 January 2025 Labor has launched its most bizarre argument yet against the Coalition’s energy plan, claiming its own higher energy costs are good for economic growth. Reframing the energy…
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Christmas break
Please note my Electorate Office will be closed between 20 December and 3 January 2025. We will re-open at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025. If you have an emergency, please contact the relevant service…
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Labor’s Scaremongering Jeopardises Nuclear Medicine and Cancer Patients
MEDIA RELEASE 19 December 2024 Labor's Scaremongering Jeopardises Nuclear Medicine and Cancer Patients In a new level of desperation, the Labor Party has posted a video on social media making the astonishing and dangerous claim…
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A CHEAPER, CLEANER, AND MORE CONSISTENT ENERGY PLAN FOR AUSTRALIA
The Coalition’s energy plan will save Australians up to $263 billion compared to Labor’s renewables-only approach – a 44 per cent saving for taxpayers and businesses. Read more HERE
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Volunteer Grants – EOI’s now OPEN
The 2024-25 Volunteer Grants are now open and I invite all eligible community groups in Fairfax to apply. Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers and to increase participation in volunteering. …
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COALITION PUTS COMMUNITY FIRST IN PORT STEPHENS
Today we announce that a Dutton Coalition Government will rescind the Port Stephens Offshore Wind Zone – a decision that puts the local community first. Read Media Release HERE
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Your Say: Cost of Living Survey
Earlier this year I conducted a survey of Fairfax residents on the pressures of the cost of living. Thank you to the over 350 people who took the time to let me know how they…
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COP29 – new agreement to speed up advanced nuclear technologies
Labor are an international embarrassment when it comes to nuclear energy - refusing to sign a COP 29 agreement with the Canada, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa, China, Euratom…
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BOMBSHELL REPORT – THE REAL COST OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Albanese Labor Government are hiding the real cost of a renewables-only grid with an independent report from Frontier Economics confirming costs are five times higher than Labor's claims. Listen below. https://youtu.be/9MFqnBtTLSU
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Did the Albanese Govt just demote Australia’s status in an international energy forum?!
There was some encouraging news last night coming out of COP29. I'm not sure if everybody read the media release from the UK government, but it talks about a new deal being signed to speed…
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MEDIA RELEASE: NUCLEAR ENERGY IS AUSTRALIA’S NEXT JOBS OPPORTUNITY
Regional Queenslanders in Biloela are open to nuclear energy and the jobs it offers, but they want an end to the political scaremongeringagainst the technology so they can hear the facts. This was the message…
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The Importance of energy
Ted O'Brien Shadow Minister For Climate Change And Energy speaks with Jeremy Jones on ABC Capricornia. Locals in Biloela and surrounds have helped power Australian homes and businesses at the Callide power station for decades…
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4RO Radio Interview; Respecting local communities
4RO Radio Interview TRANSCRIPT I'm certainly not going to walk away from this. It's too important and the local community needs to be respected. And ironically, where we've got a government saying we don't want nuclear, but we're going to buy some nuclear subs. Yeah. That's right. We've got we've already got a nuclear reactor in Sydney, which does wonderful work saving lives with, medical isotopes And yeah, we're going to have, um, you know, nuclear propelled submarines. Um, we'll be managing the waste from those, um, those submarines. but for some reason, the Albanese government isn't prepared to even consider nuclear reactors to create electricity. It's extraordinary. There you have it. Ted O'Brien, the shadow minister for climate change and Energy. https://youtu.be/u-oRd4Ar1d0
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What is the true cost of Labor’s energy plan?
Today I again asked the Albanese Labor government when they will reveal the total system cost of their energy plan. https://youtu.be/QywaK6o1oDM
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Cost of Living and Housing Crisis on the Sunshine Coast
Labor's failed economic policies impact us all, with Sunshine Coast residents paying more for housing, food, fuel and energy. https://youtu.be/KcXVtR-EmnM
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